NFL Free‑Agency 2026: Fresh Rankings and Surprises

The NFL’s free‑agency season starts Monday at noon ET, and the player market has shifted since early 2026 rankings were first released. Two top‑15 athletes, Breece Hall and Kyle Pitts, are now locked in with franchise tags, while Dalton Risner and Javonte Williams have re‑signed with their current clubs. Teams also trimmed rosters before the new league year on March 11, adding more names to the pool. The updated list now includes players likely to be released but not yet officially cut, such as quarterbacks Kyler Murray and Kirk Cousins. Those confirmed after March 5 will appear in the final Monday lineup. Throughout the free‑agency period, this page will refresh with new contracts and details. Users can sort by position, team, or destination using dropdown menus. Methodology notes sit at the bottom of the page.Players receive grades from 2. 0 to 8. 0, mainly based on tape reviews but also factoring age, potential, injury history, and positional demand. A 5. 0 grade marks an average starter; the scale’s lowest score in this list is 4. 5, while the top is 7. 3. Contract estimates reflect market values and expected performance over deal length, focusing on base cap hits rather than maximum incentive payouts. For example, Teair Tart’s recent extension totals $37. 5 million over three years with a cap hit of $30 million. All ages correspond to the projected 2026 season start on September 9, and statistics come from TruMedia for the 2025 regular season unless noted otherwise. Snap rates show a player’s share of team plays, while penalties count both declined and offsetting fouls. Pressure data derive from Pro Football Focus via TruMedia, and “splash” plays include sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles, interceptions, and key defensive stops.